Chelsea will face competition in pursuit of Madrid midfielder

Sami Khedira is a wanted man, but Chelsea face a stiff battle to capture the Real Madrid star’s signature.

The midfield schemer has been kept out in recent months with a ligament injury, but is thought to be firmly on the comeback trail.The Blues are keen on the Germany international and are thought to be lining up a £35million move for him.

Chelsea are keen to strike some business before the World Cup gets underway and have already agreed a £32m deal for Diego Costa.

A centre-back, a striker and a midfielder are high on Jose Mourinho’s list of priorities but it seems they kay have their work cut out to land Khedira.According to reports surfacing on the continent, Fiorentina have expressed an interest in signing Khedira as well as Roma.

Khedira has managed two goals in 19 appearances for Los Blancos this term.